August Events in Birmingham

As we get ready for football season and for school to start back, there’s still plenty happening in the Magic City this month. So enjoy the last of summer break with all sorts of concerts, festivals, and Birmingham Restaurant Week (August 10-19)!

Also, we’ll be back at Pepper Place on Saturday, August 11, so if you’re looking for a copy of our books or just want to say hello, we’d love to meet you!

This monthly art happening occurs rain or shine on the 1st Thursday of the month and showcases the creative talents of artists and performers. You can come, appreciate, and even buy their works (and I recommend eating dinner at the Pizitz or nearby restaurants while you’re in the area).

If you’re unfamiliar with this a capella group, they do a variety of mash-ups as well as some original songs and are extremely talented. They’ll be joined on this night by special guests Echosmith and Calum Scott.

Cost: Admission to the event is free, but to enter the museum or observation deck, admission fees include:

$6 for Adults

$5 for Seniors (65+) & Military

$4 for Children 5-12

Children 4 and under are free

The Porsche Driving School, O’Henry’s Coffee, and Vulcan are coming together to share their passion for cool cars (including classics, customized, restored, racing, and other incredible vehicles) and coffee.

If you enjoy a good story, then you have got to check out Arc Stories, a live storytelling event with people sharing true stories of things that actually happened to them. This event’s theme is “On the Clock: Stories about Work,” and VIP tickets for the evening will benefit Urban Purpose.

From May-September, BlueCross BlueShield hosts a free cooking class at Railroad Park on the 1st Sunday of the month. They’ll share fresh, simple recipes you can easily replicate at home as well as healthy eating tips. Also, the first 100 registered participants get a FREE bag of produce from Piggly Wiggly on Clairmont Ave. (Registration opens 30 minutes prior to class.)

If you haven’t been to the Woodlawn Street Market, make some time this Saturday to stop by and shop from the local vendors, eat some yummy food (I suggest the street corn and some Magic City Sweet Ice), watch the street dancing competition, and check out the graffiti mural that various artists contribute to during the day.

If you haven’t seen Birmingham’s female roller derby team, you are missing out! Watch our own Tragic City Rollers take on the Pensacola Roller Gurlz in the last home bout of the year, and learn more about jammers, blockers, pivots, and how the game is played!

If you live in Birmingham, then you’ve got to know Rick & Bubba, the radio’s “two sexiest fat men alive.” And if you’re an outdoor enthusiast like these two guys, then you’ll enjoy all things hunting, fishing, and the like at their expo. Enjoy the top outdoor retailers and organizations in the country, shop from hundreds of exhibitors, and get autographs and pics with Rick & Bubba themselves as well as other celebrities.

The historic 4th Avenue Business District was a hub for black commerce and culture during the days of segregation, and this 15th annual festival celebrates the spirit of this district with nationally recognized and homegrown jazz artists. So bring your lawn chair and enjoy the smooth sounds of jazz here in the heart of downtown.

For the 2nd year, Arc Stories is partnering with Sidewalk Film Festival for Projections, an evening of storytelling featuring some of the region’s finest storytellers (including a few special guests from the film industry).